RP and Standard English

Question 1

Define Standard

Answer 1

• authoritative or recognised exemplar of correctness.
• applied to a variety…generally considered the most standard/correct form
• prestige variety…a model for education and public use

Question 2

Selection

Answer 2

-existing as a suitable candidate

Question 3

Codification

Answer 3

• reduction of internal variability in the selected variety

- rules established of norms of grammatical usage and vocab

Question 4

Usual candidates = vernacular of the most powerful/socially influential

Answer 4

selection process

Question 5

Establish a standard spelling for words (as standard languages are rooted in written forms)

Answer 5

codification

Question 6

Standardisation process

Answer 6

Selection - Codification - Elaboration - Implementation

Question 7

Elaboration

Answer 7

• ensures new language can be used for a wide range of functions
• extension of linguistic resources (new specialised)

Question 8

Implementation

Answer 8

standard variety is given currency